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Part-time small ranch operations manager (Paso Robles)
compensation:
$1600 cash per month for part time work. ($400 paid weekly.)
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TBD: housing and utilities in exchange for work. Housing is suitable for a single person or couple. I will accept pets on a case-by-case basis but they must be farm safe. Private outdoor area and room for private garden included.
The ranch operations manager works closely with the owner to establish priorities, keep projects moving, and ensure the animals and property are safe and well-maintained. The ideal person is dependable, organized, resourceful, and able to take initiative while communicating clearly about progress, problems, and expenses. Must be able to lift 50 lbs of feed and be comfortable working with animals (livestock guardian dogs, barn cats, sheep, goats, poultry.)
Time commitment:
Daily 2 hours towards animal care (feeding, watering, cleaning bowls/waterers, twice daily egg collection)
Daily 1 hour towards landscape maintenance (weed whacking, mowing, pruning, raking) or can be done all at once on the weekend.
= approximately 20 hours weekly
**Responsibilities**
- **Animal care:** Perform or coordinate feeding, watering, enclosure maintenance, and observation of animal health; promptly report concerns.
- **Feed inventory:** Regularly check and track all animal feed, hay, and supplements. Monitor usage and reorder early enough to account for delivery or pickup time, maintaining a reserve so the ranch never runs out. Keep feed properly stored and organized.
- **Property maintenance:** Assist with maintain grounds, fences, gates, irrigation, keeping common areas and grounds organized and free of trash.
- **Safety and security:** Check for hazards, maintain secure gates and animal enclosures, and respond to urgent issues.
- **Owner communication:** Provide regular updates on completed work, upcoming needs, and decisions requiring the owner’s attention.